Poetry: A Common Core Dilemma

…love for poetry began in childhood as I shared special moments reading and writing poetry with my best friend, Aleka. Later, as a teen, I found poetry to be a…

The Mystery of the Missing Freebies

…So where can you find all the freebies that used to be in my store? Many of them are in my online File Cabinet or on the Teaching Strategies pages….

20 Tips for Motivating Gifted Kids to THINK!

…Gifted Kids to Think Here are 20 of the best suggestions for motivating gifted kids to stretch themselves and reach their true potential. If you would like to read them…

Investigating Condensation and the Water Cycle

…part of a lesson on states of matter. Because this is an exploratory activity, it’s best not to provide too much background information before you begin. Condensation Investigation is designed…

Mathematical Problem Solving: Mindsets Matter

best way to teach math. Furthermore, these insights are making it possible to foster a love of math in ALL students! Last year I discovered Dr. Jo Boaler’s book, Mathematical…

Google Classroom Management Tips

…when a student marks an assignment as “done.” With a class of 20-25 emails, your inbox will fill up SUPER fast if you get a notification each time a student…